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Ipswich Cycling Weekend Spectacular

Published 20 August 2013

Ipswich is gearing up to host what will be an epic weekend of cycling on 7 and 8 September. With three major cycling events taking place over one weekend, it’s set to be an action packed weekend with activities that will entertain the masses.

Across the weekend Ipswich will stage a sportive, elite racing and a Sky Ride, showcasing everything that’s great about cycling in Ipswich and beautiful Suffolk.

Saturday 7 September

UCS Ipswich and Coastal Giro d' Espresso sportiveThe first running of what will become a regular fixture in the UK sportive calendar. Riders will be treated to 100km of Suffolk’s most beautiful scenery and quiet country lanes. Starting and finishing on the Ipswich waterfront, this timed route will sweep out over the Suffolk lanes to the coastal towns of Aldburgh and Thorpeness. With a free espresso at the start, Mule Bar nutrition and a pint of Adnams & a Suffolk pie at the finish – what’s not to like?! It’s the perfect late summer sportive. For more information and to enter click here

Sunday 8 September

UCS Ipswich and Coastal Grand PrixFollowing the success of last year’s Tour of Britain grand depart in Ipswich, the Grand Prix seeks to establish an annual premier event in the East, with a great route that’s perfectly suited to an exciting and scenic race. Top teams Rapha Condor JLT and IG Sigma Sport have already signed up to race. It’s a chance to see a great race, as riders hunt for form and glory ahead of this year’s Tour of Britain.

Sky Ride IpswichAs the Grand Prix rolls out, Sky Ride rolls in. The streets of central Ipswich will remain closed to traffic on a 5km circular route providing a chance for families to cycle through the town centre together, while the Grand Prix tears across Suffolk. Team Sky and British Cycling will have a presence at the Cornhill, where you can see Tour de France winning bikes, take on the Wattbike challenge, and learn more about British Cycling, Team Sky and cycling opportunities in the town.

There will also be Go Ride racing for the kids at Alderman Road, and a host of other cycling attractions to entertain. You can also grab a coffee, relax and watch Stage 15 of the Vuelta Espana live on our on-site TV screens. Then as the Grand Prix race closes back in on Ipswich, the Sky Ride route will close, to make way for a thrilling climax to the race.

British Cycling and Sky have come together to help get even more people riding their bikes and falling in love with cycling. However you ride, we've created a whole range of ways for you to get involved - from big traffic-free events, to local guided rides; from women-only rides and support, to tips, ideas and great routes.